A new approach to HR advisory

PotomacHarbor is purpose-built for the AI era: helping CHROs translate emerging technologies into measurable workforce impact.

We combine sophisticated tools with experienced advisors to provide practical, future-focused support:

  1. Cutting edge research and toolkits

  2. Custom advisory and board prep support

  3. On-demand CHRO coaching

  4. Peer roundtables and working sessions

Our flexible, non-seat-based approach is scalable and ensures both senior leaders and their teams can rapidly apply insights, drive alignment, and accelerate execution.  

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Designed by CPOs for CPOs

PotomacHarbor was built alongside the leaders it serves. We partnered with CPOs and CHROs to understand their most pressing AI challenges and uncover unmet needs in research and advisory support. We’re especially grateful to our charter advisors—whose insight and participation, including at our 2026 convening in Washington, DC, helped shape our foundation.

Our Team

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Adam Brinegar

Former Practice Leader for Corporate Leadership Council at CEB (now Gartner), with 20+ years of experience in HR research and advisory.

  • Chief Product Officer, MindGym

  • Senior Vice President, ExecOnline

  • Research Leader, CLC, CEB (now Gartner) 

Co-Founder, Principal Advisor
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Christine Geissler

Senior Advisor & Founding CHRO Coach

Former Chief Human Resources Officer with decades of distinguished HR leadership experience, recently recognized as a 2025 Top CHRO Voice in Manufacturing.

  • CHRO, Mead Johnson Nutrition

  • CHRO, Kerry North America

  • CHRO, Nestle Waters North America

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Michael Griffin

Former Head of Research for HR practice at CEB (now Gartner), with deep expertise leading research at information, software and consulting firms.

  • Chief Research Officer, Intelligence, Penta

  • Chief Enterprise Product Officer, ExecOnline

  • Executive Director, CEB (now Gartner) 

Co-Founder, Principal Advisor
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Terry Travis

Former Sales and Account Management Director for CLC at CEB (now Gartner), with years of experience building and growing relationships with senior HR executives.

  • Director of Client Service, BTS

  • Enterprise Account Manager, BetterUp

  • Director of Sales and Account Management, CEB (now Gartner)

Vice President, Sales & Account Management

Advisory Board

Christine Geissler

Former CHRO at Mead Johnson Nutrition, Kerry North America, and Nestle Waters North America.

Christine is a Former Chief Human Resources Officer with decades of distinguished HR leadership experience, recently recognized as a 2025 Top CHRO Voice in Manufacturing.

Stephanie Hasenbos-Case

Former CHRO/CPO, President, and Partner with leadership roles at Inizio, DLL, Black & Veatch, Grant Thornton International, and Grant Thornton UK.

Stephanie is a Global Chief People & Culture Officer with 25+ years of experience spanning consulting, corporate, and C-suite HR leadership.

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